100 Phrases Every Flight Passenger Should Know

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Aisle seat	Seat beside the aisle.
2.	All passengers aboard	Everyone is on the plane.
3.	Any bags to check?	Do you want to check luggage?
4.	Arrivals hall	Area after landing and passport control.
5.	At the gate	Waiting area before boarding.
6.	Baggage claim	Place to collect checked bags.
7.	Baggage drop	Counter to hand in checked bags.
8.	Baggage tag	Label attached to checked luggage.
9.	Boarding group	Your assigned boarding order.
10.	Boarding pass	Document to board the flight.
11.	Boarding time	When boarding begins.
12.	Buckle up	Fasten your seat belt.
13.	Cabin crew	Staff working in the cabin.
14.	Carry-on bag	Bag you take into the cabin.
15.	Change of gate	Your departure gate has changed.
16.	Check-in counter	Desk to get boarding documents.
17.	Checked baggage	Luggage stored in the hold.
18.	Clear security	Pass security screening successfully.
19.	Connecting flight	Next flight after this one.
20.	Customs declaration	Form for items you bring in.
21.	Delayed	Not leaving on time.
22.	Departure lounge	Waiting area after security.
23.	Departure time	Scheduled time to leave.
24.	Direct flight	No plane change en route.
25.	Do you have ID?	Request for identification document.
26.	Do you need assistance?	Offer of help or support.
27.	Document check	Verification of passport and ticket.
28.	Duty-free	Tax-free shop after security.
29.	E-ticket	Electronic ticket record.
30.	Emergency exit row	Seats next to an exit door.
31.	Estimated arrival	Expected landing time.
32.	Excess baggage	Luggage over weight or size.
33.	Fasten seat belt	Secure your belt.
34.	Final call	Last announcement to board.
35.	Flight attendant	Crew member assisting passengers.
36.	Flight number	Airline code for your flight.
37.	Flight status	Current info: on time, delayed.
38.	Flyer miles	Points earned for flying.
39.	Gate closes	Boarding will end soon.
40.	Gate number	Where you board the plane.
41.	Have a safe flight	Wish for a safe journey.
42.	Head to the gate	Go to your boarding gate.
43.	Hold luggage	Checked bag stored below.
44.	How long is the layover?	Time between connecting flights.
45.	I have a connection	I must catch another flight.
46.	I need a wheelchair	Request mobility assistance.
47.	I need an aisle seat	Request a seat by aisle.
48.	I need an extension belt	Request a seat belt extender.
49.	I need to rebook	Change to another flight.
50.	I’m traveling with a baby	I have an infant with me.
51.	In-flight entertainment	Movies, music, and games onboard.
52.	International terminal	Terminal for overseas flights.
53.	Is this seat taken?	Ask if someone occupies it.
54.	Jet bridge	Walkway from gate to plane.
55.	Keep your receipt	Save proof of purchase.
56.	Landside	Before security screening area.
57.	Last boarding call	Final chance to board.
58.	Lavatory	Airplane restroom.
59.	Liquid allowance	Max liquids allowed at security.
60.	Lost and found	Office for missing items.
61.	Luggage allowance	Permitted baggage weight and size.
62.	Middle seat	Seat between aisle and window.
63.	Missed connection	You didn’t catch next flight.
64.	No-show	Passenger did not appear.
65.	On time	As scheduled.
66.	One-way ticket	Ticket for one direction only.
67.	Online check-in	Check in via website or app.
68.	Overbooked flight	More tickets sold than seats.
69.	Overhead bin	Storage above the seats.
70.	Passport control	Immigration check of passports.
71.	Personal item	Small bag under the seat.
72.	Please remain seated	Stay seated for now.
73.	Please stow your bag	Put your bag away.
74.	Please take your seats	Sit down in your seats.
75.	Proceed to security	Go to the security checkpoint.
76.	Rebooked	Moved to a different flight.
77.	Red-eye flight	Overnight flight.
78.	Refund request	Ask to get money back.
79.	Return ticket	Ticket for round trip travel.
80.	Runway	Strip where planes take off/land.
81.	Seat assignment	Your designated seat number.
82.	Seat belt sign	Indicator to keep belt fastened.
83.	Security check	Screening of passengers and bags.
84.	Self-service kiosk	Machine for check-in and tags.
85.	Standby passenger	Waiting for an open seat.
86.	Stopover	Long break during a trip.
87.	Stow your tray table	Fold up the tray table.
88.	Takeoff	Plane leaves the ground.
89.	Taxiing	Plane moving on ground.
90.	Terminal	Airport building for flights.
91.	Turbulence	Bumpy air during flight.
92.	Upgrade	Move to a higher cabin class.
93.	Visa required	You need a visa to enter.
94.	Waitlisted	On a list for a seat.
95.	Weather delay	Delay caused by weather.
96.	Welcome aboard	Greeting when boarding.
97.	Wheelchair assistance	Help moving through the airport.
98.	Where is baggage claim?	Ask location of bag pickup.
99.	Where is my gate?	Ask for your gate location.
100.	Window seat	Seat beside the window.